Reese, a Mt. Pleasant Republican, says it’s time to do for spirits what the state did for wine.

“My legislation mimics that legislation. We just switch it out with spirits.”

Under Reese’s bill, which now awaits a vote by the full House of Representatives, any of the state’s 11,234 restaurants, bars, convenience stores or grocery stores with an “R” license from the Liquor Control Board could buy a $2,000 permit to sell up to three liters — usually four bottles — of hard liquor to a consumer.

“I believe it will ultimately create that one-stop shop that so many of my consumers talk about, a place where they can buy their beer, wine, and spirits without having to go to three different locations,” adds Reese.